Aja I'm so happy for you!!! You are so close, you really are gonna make it!! I remember your debt reveal video. And honestly I see the dog situation as a blessing - remember how you said not having money for your dog's vet bills was one of your final straws? And now look at you - able to drop a grand to help dogs that weren't even yours at the drop of a hat. Crazy how things can just turn allllll the way around like that!

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

wow - I totally forgot about that... you are so right! Wow. Blessings.

@SL-lz9jr

4 жыл бұрын

That's a really great attitude to have and I'm glad you pointed it out to Aja. We never know what will happen when good AND bad things happen to us. In her case, a bad situation actually led to a good outcome in the long run. :)

Maybe when you're debt free, you could do videos on your saving goals, like if you're saving for a house or whatever :))

@SL-lz9jr

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Financial health is an ongoing skill and so long as we're alive, we need to learn to save after paying off debts. :)

@carmenvintimilla

4 жыл бұрын

Nadia Roumane i agree, doing videos helping others will be great

That’s so awesome!!!! You’ve inspired me to pay off my loans as well. Started at ~$108,000 and now I’m down to my $78000 student loans. Thank you for these videos!

@clair233

4 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome 💖🥂

@WhatLCSays

4 жыл бұрын

Clare Hill thank you!!

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

amazing, CONGRATS!

@TaylorFuze

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@shachede6828

4 жыл бұрын

you're doing it!!

I feel like crying. I’m so happy for you.

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

i've been crying off and on this week bc I'm so close. Though I'm also on my period so it could be that too lol

@madamalwayshungry8218

4 жыл бұрын

@@AjaDang i swear i was crying tears of joy!! im so happy for u !

You’re such a good person. BTW you don’t find animals, they find you. They can feel your compassion and love. 💕🐶

Money wise I would just like to hear you continue on your journey. I feel like most financial advise focuses on getting out of debt. But then what? How do we continue to be responsible without thinking about it all. the. time? I recently did the "7 day money challenge" from the New York Times. (for about a month ;) ). It helped me come up with a couple small goals or tasks. More along on the "adulting" line: make a will, review my insurance, be generous where my convictions are. Thank you for being genuine.

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

can you elaborate more on the 7 day money challenge? Or share a link?

@mandelbrotr

4 жыл бұрын

The NYT Money Challenge is at www.nytimes.com/programs/money-challenge. Day one is Optimize Your Thinking www.nytimes.com/programs/money-challenge/day-1 What do you value? What brings you joy? Can I stop worrying? I found Carl Richards " “The One-Page Financial Plan” as free audio book on my library's Libby.com collection.

@AllTheArtsy

4 жыл бұрын

Getting out of debt, and then what? Huh? That's when the fun begins. Wealth accumulation, baby! Set a savings rate target, and hit it every time. Say, 30%, maybe more. And I say "savings" rate, but really that's investing. Watch your money grow. Make money moves. I never had debt, so I don't know what that feels like. But wealth accumulation is fantastic.

Thank you Aja for making me realize that my debt free journey is IMPORTANT no matter what anyone says I'm on the right track. PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!

Imagine how peaceful your life will be when an extra 20k one month means an extra 20k in your pocket. 😍

As long as you're still comfortable, I'd love to watch you expand on your financial journey! Like exactly what you said, when you start investing or when you buy a car in cash vlog or talk about the process. I'm so excited for you!!!

“For old rich white men, paying people off works all the time” highlight of this video 😂

@PenniesNotPerfection

4 жыл бұрын

SimplyDafDaf21 Definitely made me laugh out loud

@catinhat95

4 жыл бұрын

@@PenniesNotPerfection I actually follow you both because I like your budget advice. This wasn't nice. Why is racism okay when it's against white people? Anyway, congrats on your journey coming close to an end.

@arthrodea

4 жыл бұрын

@@catinhat95 I'm white, and I didn't feel like that was a slam against white people. I took it as an acknowledgement of the privilege that wealthy people are able to exert. Money can buy a lot of power! Statistically speaking, black families have a much lower net worth than white families and there is a a decent size gap in pay for women in almost all professions vs men. There are multiple reasons to explain those statistics, but the numbers are real. Obviously statistical averages don't apply to each individual (I can point out wealthy minority women - like Oprah) but on average white males as a group are making more and have a larger net worth than minority females. So I felt like Aja's statement was referencing that. Reference for some of what I said regarding stats: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth_inequality_in_the_United_States

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

@@catinhat95 omg. it was a jokeeeeeeeee.

@spacediof

4 жыл бұрын

Lima India That was not racism and if you think it was then you need to get over yourself. “Old rich white men” pay people off all the time and that’s a fact.

Aja I literally screamed when I saw the title omg omg omg

@PenniesNotPerfection

4 жыл бұрын

Ashli Tatum Same! So exciting!!

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

thanks girl!

I have been to the same vet (NFAH), when my boxer had cancer. Dr. Ronaldo was very honest about the services he felt would work and did not try to make a profit off of me and provide services that wouldn't be beneficial for an older dog. The clinic is very busy because he is so affordable; however, he does spend extra time when it is necessary. I understand a spay or neuter is pretty clear cut but if it was a more critical situation, he would take his time. At least that was my experience.

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

I totally believe that. He was so friendly. I'm happy I found an affordable option and it's amazing to hear how honest he was about providing the right care for your pup.

@MillieChae

4 жыл бұрын

I only wish I lived close enough to go to that clinic still, at the time I lived in eagle rock 😏

I'd like to just keep hearing what the post debt journey looks like, updates on new goals, oddball things you run into because life happens, etc. I find those parts of your videos really helpful. Congrats!

Almost in tears I am very happy for you! It is truly a free moment you are so close! I am debt-free and it is amazing and I can't wait to see you there!

I live solo in a 2 bedroom/1 bath in Culver City and my monthly electricity bill is no more than $30. No A/C, no clothes dryer. Hang dry your clothes inside or on your patio! Saves soooo much $$$

girl this is incredible!!!! you've crushed it!

You are already being blessed from sharing your debt-free journey with those who can relate; but now you'll be double blessed from rescuing that good boy you found! My heart is so full right now. 💖💖💖💖💖

I'd like to see the process of saving for retirement, from choosing a 401k account to how much to contribute, where to invest it etc

@emariakay5326

4 жыл бұрын

Allbeautylab second this!

@DestineeJames

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please!

Congrats Aja! For future finance videos, I’d like to see your new financial goals and how you’re planning to save up towards it. So happy for you! You have inspired many of us. ♥️

I remember seeing your old video’s, I am SO SO proud of you! Never forget that feeling and please don’t stop financial videos when it’s over!

I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU! This is amazing! Congrats Aja!

been here since the first budget vid and i couldn't be more proud of you!! QUEEN YAS CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

You have no idea how proud I am of you and what an inspiration you are... haven’t even watched the full video but I just wanted to let you know I love the whole entirety of you 🥺

Aja, so happy for you! I found you through the beginning of your debt free journey and it's truly such an inspiration to see how far you've come. It's a testatment to where hard work and determintion can bring you. Can't wait for your 'debt free scream'.

You have such a glow to you now that you're so close to being debt free! This huge weight will finally be off your shoulders soon!!! who is else is excited for Aja to finally be debt free?!?!

Im so happy for you and a little sad when there are no more monthly videos. I look foward to seeing these every month. Thank you for being so vulnerable and open to the community. I have student debt and these videos inspired me and helped me plan. Thank you Aja!!

Oh wow!!! Aja it is amazing that you did this! So much so quickly. Amazing work!!

So happy for you! It is even more meaningful that you did it on your own. You’re totally inspiring!

Omg I’m sooooo excited and happy for you! It’s amazing to see your debt free journey and I know we all appreciate how much you share with us. You inspire me so much! I can’t wait to be where you are ❤️❤️

So proud of you, Aja! Grateful that you documented your financial journey and looking forward to what is in store for you!

i'm so happy for you! i haven't been here since the start, but your journey is super inspiring and i hope you continue to update us! i cant wait to see what comes next for you!

Congrats!!!!! I’ve been following your journey ever since I found your first video showing us ur debt and to see your accomplishments throughout this entire time is truly inspirational to me!

Yesss!! So happy and so proud of you! Been watching you since the start of your journey and it’s great to see you coming out of this a stronger and more financially sound woman! You’ve really inspired me as well to take on my own debt-free journey! Can’t wait to have a moment like this!

This is sooooo incredible!!!!! I can't wait to feel like that in a few years when I am debt free!! Its because of your journey that I was inspired to follow Dave Ramsey!!! Thank you!!!!

I’m so freaking stoked for you!!! I’d love to see a video about your savings goals and how you’re celebrating.

So extremely proud of you. The end is so close and can't wait to see what you have planned for the future 🎉🎉 also, thanks for continuing your updates on this journey!! More people need to talk about finances and as November is financial literacy month, I would love to see more videos about it 😻

THE TITLE!!!!!! WOOOOOO I haven’t watched the video but I’m so excited for you omfg!!! Congratulations!!! It’s been so great watching your journey and encouragement for me to kill my student loans off as much as I can quickly.

Super happy for you Aja, you’re an inspiration. You’ve inspired me to aggressively pay off my student loans and even though I’ll be on this road for while (and it’s stressful and annoying af), you’ve given me so much hope. You’re incredible 💕

First off, congratulations! Second, I wanted to share some tips about utilities costs. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment in Toronto and we typically pay about $55 per month for utilities. We unplug anything that can be unplugged when we’re not using it like lamps, fans, and phone chargers, and we’re extremely mindful of turning off lights when we leave a room. You guys are super eco-conscious so I’m sure you already do those things. Another thing that can help is knowing when the peak usage hours are in your city. We don’t have laundry in our current unit, but when I lived in places that did, knowing the peak hours and planning our laundry times around that helped us save some money too. I hope you find that helpful!

YES! Hope to share that feeling in a year or so!

YESSSS!!!! I’m so crazy excited, happy for you! I’ve been following your journey (that you’ve been so generous and brave to share) and sharing it with my friends. Seeing you fight through the gritty, crappy, exhausting journey that is debt has helped at least 3 of my friends continue to push through. My family is on baby step 7... and it was hellacious to get there but WORTH IT. I can’t wait to see your Debt Free Scream. You did the damn thing.

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

baby step 7?! WOW that's amazinG!!!

Yesssss. Literally so happy for you!!!! Thank you for sharing this journey with us.

congratulations Aja, that is such wonderful news, especially since the ups and downs you have gone through in this journey. well done you, so so so proud xxx

Congrats Aja!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!

Go Aja!!! I'm so excited for you. You will finish this race very soon girl. God Bless.

I've been watching your youtube videos for years, and I just went back to the vlog where you revealed how much student loan debt you had and seeing where you are now is very inspiring. It is awesome to have footage of when you started to today. I am going to be starting my debt free journey the beginning of next year and I can't wait to be able to also say I am debt free too. Thank you for being an awesome coach and resource for all those people fighting student loan debt.

I’m so happy for you, Aja!!! You worked so hard!! 🥳

I’m happy for you Aja! You should be so proud of yourself. Not only have you bettered your own life but also been an inspiration to so many of us. I can’t wait to see what your future videos look like. Personally, I don’t think budget videos are necessary anymore. I’ve learned a lot already from your videos and am almost out of debt myself. Lifestyle, fashion, nutrition, green/clean beauty etc. would be nice Congrats!! ❤️👍🏼

Haven't even started the video but I am so happy and excited for you! You've come so far since that first budget video! Thank you for sharing your journey! You're almost there! Yayyyy!!!!

Been following you since you decided to take action 2 years ago and it has been so inspiring! Congrats girl!

So proud of you man I’m so happy for you this was a journey.

So stinking happy for you!! It's been so fun to watch you through this whole journey.

Girl I almost started tearing up when you said this would be your last video with debt. Congratulations we’re all so proud 💕

You’re amazing Aja!! What you did for this dog is so kind. Thank you 🙏

Great job Aja! It’s been so great to watch your journey! I’d love to here about your short term goals that your saving for

This is an amazing! Congratulations on your progress!

BOSS BABE! Thank you for sharing your journey and being so transparent ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Asics shoes aren’t even cute lmaooo 😂😫 they’ve got some nerve!

Ajaaaa I am so proud :') I love your vulnerability and openness to speak on something NO ONE wants to shed light on. This is so so important.

Omg! So excited for you! Been following along your financial journey since the very beginning and you've inspired me so much to tackled my financial life.

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! I can't wait to be where you are now. You are a huge inspiration. I am soooo happy for you!

So proud of you girl. Seeing your financial journal has been very inspiring.

I'm so happy for you Aja. I will be debt-free the beginning of next month also I am so excited I have been watching you through your journey you've done great. I really enjoy watching your videos.

I’m so happy for you ❤️! I hope to hear about you saving towards your dreams like your wedding, wedding planning budget and down payment for your home and home buying journey.

Aja!!!! You go girl! You're so inspiring.YES YOU DID THAT! I just recently graduated in May and now I'm starting my own journey to paying off my student debt. ❤❤😊

Congrats, Aja! You worked hard for this. I'm rooting for you!

Ahhh congrats!! Love following along with your journey

Omg Aja girl, I don't even know you but I am so proud of you and how far you've come in your debt free journey! I remember watching your very first video about this and literally crying with you because I could see how much it was weighing you and your life down. You're definitely an inspiration to a lot of people and I can't wait to hear your debt-free scream on Dave Ramsey's show!!

such an incredible journey to watch

I SAW THIS AND I HOPPED ON IMMEDIATELY I LOVE THIS OMG I'M SO PROUD OF YOU

So, so happy for you. What a journey this has been ...! I‘d love to see monthly videos about saving, how you find ways to earn more money and „money mindset“ videos (e.g. about goal setting, resilience, motivation, etc). 🙏🏻💪🏻

I’m so proud of you and your amazing journey!!! ❤️

im so happy for you aja!!! you were the one to inspire me to get a handle on my debt (paid off my college loan debt in march!!!) and im so glad to see you reach this monumental end. for a future video id love to see you talk more in depth about budgets for your pets!! what kind of insurance to get what certain things cost and stuff.

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

congrats on paying your student loans!

I’m so proud of you!! Many people give up and you did it! ❤️❤️

I’m so happy for you!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

GET IT GIRL! You did this SO quickly! I remember your first video. So inspiring!

One of the reasons i love your channel is even though you make so much more money than me, you still understand the concept of budgeting. your very down to earth. P.s im not against credit cards. im responsible enough to understand how to use them. im interested in any money related videos you would like to do.

Grocery videos when this is all said and done!! I’m so happy/proud of you ❤️❤️❤️ your videos have helped me in my financial journey as well!

THIS IS AMAZING!!! So proud of you! I’ve been following your story since the beginning and we will be debt free at the same time!

So happy for you! Amazing job these last two years!

You’re such an inspiration to me!!! Congratulations on getting SO close!

I'm so excited for you! I started watching late in your journey, but seeing you progress through debt has been really motivating in my own debt free journey! I'm hoping to be done by this time next year :)

So happy for you Aja!

So excited for you and proud of you!! Can’t wait to see next month’s video, what an emotional roller coaster :)

Everything about this video was just such good vibes. Almost completing your debt journey and saving that doggo!!! Such an inspirational video. I have about 15k to go to be debt free. Cannot wait!!!

I’m so excited for you!!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!! You inspire me so much! I’m happy for you!! Congrats!

Wooow way to go!! I'm also very happy to see you this happy even though you couldn't pay the last bit last month. No more breakdown Aja and here comes happy debt free Aja! Thank you for being an example and inspiring us with your experience

@AjaDang

4 жыл бұрын

haha no more breakdowns. Seriously.

Sooooo happy for you huni!!! Can’t wait to get here!❤️

I am so happy for you 💃💃💃 thank you for sharing your story! Its helped me keep track on mine a number of times 💖 love from London xx

I saw and clicked right away. I’m so happy and proud of you Aja!!!!!!!

I love the transparency! Thank you for sharing ❤

Wow! I've been following your whole journey, congratulations, this is an amazing achievement. I can't wait to pay mine off after university 😂❤️ you deserve to celebrate!

Wow! Fantastic news!!! Really enjoyed watching your journey and I’m excited to follow the next chapter!

Ahhhhh! How exciting! Your soooo close! So proud to see how far you’ve come!

Looove your happiness in the thumbnail and throughout the video!! I cannot wait to get to this point in my debt journey. Congratulations!!! 🍾🎉

omg, congratulations Aja Dang... such an incredible journey to watch ✌🥰

Congratulations!!! You’re dedication is very aspiring!

I am so happy for you to finally so close to your goal for this long journey💓🥳 Remember the cake that you gave to yourself halfway, maybe it is time to throw a party!

So happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing. Definitely want to see anything related to savings for your new goals.

Aja!!!!! I’m so happy for you! I’ve been watching you for so long and I can’t wait to hear your debt free scream!